Mike McCarthy 'committed' to offense built around Aaron Rodgers, points to offensive line play as source of unit's struggles
As long as Pittsburgh’s offense remains toothless, McCarthy will continue to field questions about his starting quarterback. At some point. pointing to the offensive line won’t be a satisfactory answer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled with an offense ranked 30th in the NFL, averaging only 249.5 yards per game and scoring 23 total points per contest. This dismal performance was evident in their recent 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots, during which they only managed 235 yards on 3.5 yards per play. Aaron Rodgers, the team's quarterback, faced significant challenges, throwing one interception and fumbling twice, both of which resulted in touchdowns for the Patriots.
Rodgers was also sacked four times and hit seven more times throughout the game. Pittsburgh's offensive woes were attributed to their offensive line, which McCarthy acknowledged was a weak point. However, he did not blame Rodgers for the team's struggles, emphasizing his commitment to Rodgers' experience and the offensive strategy based on his strengths.
Despite the offensive line's issues, McCarthy expressed confidence in the unit's improvement as they gain more reps together during the season.
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